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Air Fryer Pasta Chips

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These air fryer pasta chips are a popular Tiktok trend. Made with cooked pasta that’s air fried and tossed with olive oil, garlic, seasonings and Parmesan cheese. Kids love this crunchy snack.

Air Fryer Pasta Chips with Marinara Sauce/


 

Pasta chips aren’t chips in the same way as potato chips, but they satisfy a very similar carby, savory craving. It’s a novel way to try a classic snack and we absolutely love this twist on a family favorite.

A close-up image of air fryer pasta chips served with Marinara Sauce/

Air Fryer Pasta Chips

This crunchy, tasty pasta snack is so addicting. You simply won’t want to stop enjoying these tasty little morsels. They taste awesome dipped in a marinara or garlic sauce, too.

The trick for air fryer pasta chips is to cook your pasta al dente before you add the pasta to the air fryer. Uncooked pasta is too dry and will just get hot and brittle, and remain uncooked, if you put it straight in the air fryer. You actually need to cook the pasta before you add it to the air fryer and turn it into crunchy, edible pasta chips. Otherwise you’re just eating uncooked pasta.

Sprinkling Parmesan cheese over air fryer pasta chips

You'll Need

  • Pasta: We recommend rigatoni pasta for this recipe. These are tube noodles with ridges along the edge to help sauce and seasoning to stick to the pasta. They’re short and stocky, so they’re easy to grab with your fingers.
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • Garlic
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parsley
Ingredients to make pasta chips in air fryer/

How To Make Air Fryer Pasta Chips

To make this awesome appetizer, you’ll want to cook your rigatoni al dente. Al dente is an Italian term that means “to the tooth”, where the pasta is cooked to the point of still having a little “bite”.

Also be sure to heavily salt your water for cooking pasta. Italians say the water should be as salty as the sea!

Three image collage to show how to make the pasta chips /
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 F. Once your noodles are cooked, drain them, then add to a bowl, drizzling two tablespoons of oil (preferably extra virgin olive oil) over them. Toss the noodles in the bowl with the oil until they’re coated nicely.
  • Then you’re going to line the basket of your air fryer with a single layer of cooked rigatoni. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches to ensure you don’t overcrowd the basket.
  • Now you’ll air fry the pasta for eight to ten minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer your pasta chips to a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine any remaining oil with garlic, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper. Combine this mixture well and pour it over your pasta chips. Top generously with parmesan cheese and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce. We recommend a marinara sauce or a lovely homemade garlic sauce.
Three image collage to show how to make the pasta chips in air fryer /
Can I Make Pasta Chips in the Oven?

Yes! It’s pretty easy to make pasta chips in the oven. If you don’t have an air fryer, or simply prefer oven cooking, you can make this snack pretty easily. First, preheat your oven to 425 F, and follow the instructions on this recipe. Bake your cooked pasta for 20-25 minutes as ovens don’t cook things as quickly as air fryers. Your pasta might not get quite as crispy as in an air fryer, but it’s going to be every bit as tasty.

What is the Best Air Fryer?

We love Instant Vortex Air Fryer. Overall, the best air fryer is the one that is big enough for your needs and can make the food you like. A larger family will necessitate a larger air fryer, or you’ll be making everything in batches.

Dipping a pasta chip in marinara sauce/

Tips

  • Cook your pasta al dente. The classic trick to see if your pasta is cooked al dente is to bite into it and see if there’s a tiny trace of white right in the middle. For rigatoni, there should be a tiny - like half a millimeter or less - ring of white through the middle of the pasta’s circumference. Overcooking your pasta makes it too soft, while undercooking it will leave it too hard, especially since we’re baking the pasta in the air fryer. To cook your pasta al dente, we recommend cooking it for about a minute less than the package instructions. American packaging typically asks you to cook your pasta to be soft all the way through, not al dente.
  • Cook the pasta in batches. Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket for the best results.
  • Shake the basket a few times.
Close up shot of the pasta chips with the marinara sauce /

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Air Fryer Pasta Chips

These air fryer pasta chips are a popular Tiktok trend. Made with cooked pasta that’s air fried and tossed with olive oil, garlic, seasonings and Parmesan cheese. Kids love this crunchy snack.
Author: chefjar
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 402kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rigatoni or tortiglioni pasta uncooked
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Instant Vortex Air Fryer
  • Fine Grater

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the water’s boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
  • Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl.  Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Arrange the pasta noodles in your air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine the remaining olive oil, garlic , Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Toss the pasta with the oil mixture.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, like marinara, ranch or garlic sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: Keep them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. However, these pasta chips are best enjoyed immediately after being made.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 384mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
Course: Air fryer recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer pasta chips, how to make pasta chips, pasta chips

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About Tatiana

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Comments

  1. Harriet says

    January 16, 2023 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent quick meal option. Kids loved them!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 17, 2023 at 6:08 am

      Thank you, Harriet! Glad your kids loved it-Tatiana 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kennedy says

    January 19, 2023 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    Made this yesterday and will definitely make it again soon. It was such an easy to follow recipe.The kids devoured it.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 21, 2023 at 6:44 am

      Thank you, Kennedy!

      Reply
  3. Karalynne says

    January 20, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    I've made this 3 times now and it has been a hit every time!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 21, 2023 at 6:40 am

      Thank you, Karalynne!

      Reply
  4. Bethan says

    January 26, 2023 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    I followed all the steps and it came out great. Will definitely do it again.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 27, 2023 at 6:11 am

      Hey Bethan! Thank you for your feedback! I am glad you liked these pasta chips!

      Reply
  5. Cindy says

    February 07, 2023 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect Sunday meal. The flavors were perfect and it was a solid hit with my family! Will definitely make again!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      February 12, 2023 at 10:51 am

      That's great to hear Cindy! A delicious Sunday meal is always a great way to spend time with family and enjoy a good meal. I'm glad that your family enjoyed it.

      Reply
  6. Darwin says

    February 09, 2023 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and excellent. My whole family loved it. It’s a keeper!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      February 12, 2023 at 10:44 am

      That's great to hear! I'm glad the recipe was a hit with your family and that it was easy to make.Thanks for sharing your experience!

      Reply
  7. Olivia says

    February 11, 2023 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great appetizer! I was surprised at how easy they were to make and they tasted incredible!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      February 12, 2023 at 10:36 am

      I'm so glad to hear that the appetizer was a hit! Easy-to-make recipes are always a plus, and the fact that they tasted incredible makes it even better. Thanks for sharing your positive experience and I hope you enjoy making these again in the future.

      Reply
  8. Mallory says

    February 22, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    Easy along with simple ingredients yet delicious. This will be my go to snack!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 30, 2024 at 3:39 am

      Hi Mallory! It's great to hear that you found it easy with simple ingredients yet delicious! Having a go-to snack like this is always a win.

      Reply

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